Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
71D2ED
RGB
113, 210, 237
HSL
193, 78%, 69%
HSB
193, 52%, 93%
CMYK
52, 11, 0, 7
LAB
79, -24, -23
LCH
79, 33, 223
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 218
XYZ
45, 56, 88
LUV
79, -41, -32
HWB
193, 44%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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